obituaries


Leo Eugene Blais

Leo Eugene Blais

March 24, 2026

Leo Eugene Blais passed away on March 24th, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona from complications associated with emphysema. He was 73 years old. This obituary was written on what would’ve been his 74th birthday, April 4th, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan (Sue); his two children, Joshua and Janessa; their spouses, Stephanie and Greg; his five...

Ronald Keith Garwick

Ronald Keith Garwick

March 23, 2026

Ronald Keith Garwick, age 90, passed away on March 23, 2026, at the Veterans Home in Tucson, AZ. Ronald was born on June 3, 1935, in Sterling, Illinois. He was the son of Chester & Mildred Garwick.

Ronald was a lineman/Foreman for Commonwealth Edison for over 30 years. He served in the Air Force for 3 years. Upon his discharge, he...

Delia H Brennis

Delia H Brennis

March 23, 2026

Delia Hernandez Moreno Brennis, 86, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at her home in Tucson, Arizona, with her devoted husband, Richard Brennis, by her side.Born on May 9, 1939, in Tucson to Jose (Joe) and Sara Moreno, Delia was one of 12 children and grew up in the Tanque Verde Valley. She later moved to Seattle, where she...

Roscoe Duane Gerdon

Roscoe Duane Gerdon

March 22, 2026

Roscoe Duane Gerdon, the youngest of five children, was born on October 21, 1940, in Murdo, South Dakota, to Robert and Pearl Gerdon. He later moved with his family to Belvidere, South Dakota, where he graduated from Belvidere High School in 1959. After high school, he attended Black Hills State College in Spearfish, South Dakota for one year.

Roscoe spent the...

Tara Marie Rodgers

Tara Marie Rodgers

March 22, 2026

Tara Marie Rodgers, lovingly known as “Blue,” was born on February 3, 1963, and peacefully passed away on March 22, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. She was born to Easter and Henry Cox, and throughout her life she embodied strength, warmth, and unwavering love for family and community.Tara was a devoted mother to seven children: Chametria (Brandon), Tamika, Takiyah, Tyrra, Keanna,...

Ann Marie Hicks

Ann Marie Hicks

March 22, 2026

With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of Anne Marie Hicks. Anne was a loving and devoted Mom, Grandma, and friend to all who knew her. Anne was born in Lorain, OH on October 24, 1940, and passed away at home on Sunday March 22nd, 2026, in Tucson, AZ., at the age of 85 years old. Anne was surrounded...

Roderick Keith Harper

Roderick Keith Harper

March 21, 2026

Roderick Keith Harper Sr. was born on March 24, 1954, to his loving mother, the late Rosalind Ruth Lester, and departed this life on March 21, 2026, to begin his journey home.

He devoted 14 years to the United States Army, concluding his service at the rank of Staff Sergeant, and dedicated over 30 years of his life as a Registered...

Vivian J Daniels

Vivian J Daniels

March 19, 2026

On March 19th 2026, Vivian J Daniels, passed away at St Mary's hospital in Tucson, AZ. While she wasn't an Arizona native, she lived in Arizona since 1990. 

Vivian was a beloved mother and sister, and is survived by her daughter, Vickie Daniels, and her brothers, Dr. William Devine and Richard Devine.

 Vivian was a retired Illustrator and Draftsperson, having a Bachelor's...

Ruth Elizabeth Kelly

Ruth Elizabeth Kelly

March 17, 2026

Ruth Elizabeth McBride Kelly was born in Eureka, CA December 1, 1943. She graduated from Arlington High School, class of 1962. She was a part of the pilot program for Registered Nurses at Brazosport College and graduated Phi Theta Kappa in 1974. She has lived overseas in Madagascar, in Kansas City,MO and settled in Tucson, Arizona for the last 8...

Eileen Mary Ortiz

Eileen Mary Ortiz

March 14, 2026

Eileen Mary Ortiz (nee Melendez)—affectionately known as Gigi, Mom, Mommasan, Filomena Fettuccini, and many other playful names—was a woman whose spirit could light up any room. She was the kind of person who would grab a flashlight and belt out Rapture by Blondie at the top of her lungs just to make someone laugh.

Eileen passed away at the age of...

Joanna Lee Weeks

Joanna Lee Weeks

March 11, 2026

JOANNA LEE SIGMAN WEEKS

BORN OCTOBER 17, 1946 - MARCH 11, 2026

Joanna Lee Sigman Weeks, 79, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on March 11, 2026.

Joanna graduated from Pueblo High School in Tucson, Arizona. She continued her education in the medical field and became a Phlebotomist. She worked at several hospitals in Tucson.

In July, 1969 she married Richard Weeks and they raised...

Lupita Ceja Rodriguez

Lupita Ceja Rodriguez

March 10, 2026

Lupita Ceja Rodriguez 59, Left us very unexpectedly from complications from a severe intestinal infection and other health problems.

She was born in Tucson Arizona on June 26 1966 to Guadalupe Zamorano and Filipe Ceja.

Lupita attended Tucson High School and Cholla High school. Lupita attended Lampson Business and Graduated with an Associates degree and became a Certified Paralegal.

She was a Paralegal...

Catherine Agnes Glick

Catherine Agnes Glick

March 9, 2026

We lost our loving mother, grandmother and wife Catherine Glick on March 9th 2026.

She was an active and creative spirit with a love for nature, spirituality, science, family and friends. Her relentless positive energy animated our home and any place she passed through. She maintained a strong independent streak and a warmth and openness to people from any walk of...

Jewell "Pat" Nichols

Jewell "Pat" Nichols

March 9, 2026

Jewell “Pat” Nichols, age 95, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1930, and lived a long, full, and meaningful life marked by dedication, kindness, a generous spirit and unwavering love for the people around him.

To everyone who knew him, Pat was a gentle giant with a kind heart—steady, nurturing, and always ready to...

Armando Soto Espinoza

Armando Soto Espinoza

March 5, 2026

Armando Soto Espinoza was born on December 24th, 1941 and passed peacefully in his sleep at home on March 5th, 2026 at 84 years old.He spent much of his life in Tucson, Arizona where he met the love of his life Delia “Huera” Moreno. Eventually, he and his wife moved to California where they raised their three beautiful children together....

Gilberto Rosas

Gilberto Rosas

March 5, 2026

In Memory of my Wonderful Husband Gilberto Rosas who went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2026

Losing my husband is a devastating experience, one I would never wish upon anyone...but He needed to let go and go to the Lord. He was no longer living the life he wanted so he could get around.

He had two bouts with...

Hilda Kratochvil

Hilda Kratochvil

March 5, 2026

We have to say goodbye to a woman whose heart was as vast as her faith. Hilda Kratochvil—our beloved Mother, Grandma K, and friend—entered into heaven on March 5th at the age of 83. While our hearts are heavy with her absence, we find peace knowing she has finally been reunited with her husband, Daryl, her sister, Dorothy, and the...

Raymond Torres Valenzuela

Raymond Torres Valenzuela

March 4, 2026

With heavy hearts, our family announces the passing of our dad, Raymond "Ray V" Valenzuela, age 53, on March 4, 2026. Raymond was born on December 7, 1972, in Tucson, Arizona, to Olivia Torres and Frank Valenzuela. He will be remembered for the love he had for his family, the memories he shared with those close to him, and the...